oilfieldtrash
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posted January 09, 2010 09:09 PM
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You own and ride a zx14 and need to know how a rear stand works?
I can only think up of a first time motorcycle owner and that's even scarrier.
All you have to do to determine wether your bike has swingarm spools is look at it.
I know I sound like a d!ck here, but I'm still in denial in regards to this thread on this forum.
I have owned five street bikes including my zx14. I have had in this order: Harley sportster, yamaha warrior, Kawasaki zx9r, Kawasaki zx6r, and now the zx14. I always did my own oil changes and changed air filters. For tire changes I took them to the dealership. Luckily I never had any serious problems or sold them before I did. I never needed a rear stand and didn't know anything about them. I'm trying to learn. I totally respect the zx14. I have a family so I don't act like some dumbshit and speed around everywhere. I liked the looks of the zx14 so I got it. I'm a real pussy when riding. Luckily the zx14 makes a good cruiser. I would bet most Harley guys speed around more than I do.
I bought a rear stand today. The pit bull SS rear stand. Thing is built like a Mack truck! If I ever had to lift a Goldwing I'm ready.
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posted January 10, 2010 12:13 AM
I ride like a pussy on the street too, nothing wrong with a healthy fear of cops or permanent disability!!!!
Glad you enjoy your 14.
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posted January 10, 2010 12:13 AM
I ride like a pussy on the street too, nothing wrong with a healthy fear of cops or permanent disability!!!!
Glad you enjoy your 14.
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masszx14
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posted January 10, 2010 08:19 AM
Well, good to hear that you're not novice to motorcycles.
Pitbull is the way to go, we've got all 4 bikes on their fronts and rears.
I also own both styles rear stands- find it easier to lift my 14 with the forward handle
(belly fairing and bracket removed). Just hold the bar with your left hand and work the
stand with your ride ( the 14 is heavy and guys usually adjust the stand low).
I preffer the regular style rear stand for my track gsxr 750- the bike is extremely light and
it's very easy to hold the tail section with one hand (and keep the balance) and work the
stand with the other.
As far as the Pitbull fronts go I only use the forklift stand for the 14- the triple tree lift is not
easy to use as the nose of the 14 sags a bit lower and it's next to imposible to prevent rub with
the underneath of the front fairing (under the headlights).
However I find the new style front (triple tree lift with pin) to work excellent on smaller bikes,
my 750 is a cake to be lifted and it also allowes removal of the forks for servicing which happens
often on a track-only bike, it also takes the weight off the forks as the bike sits for longer periods.
If there's any negative with Pitbull (other than price), it's the fact that they are heavy and bulky.
Hope this helps.
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masszx14
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posted January 10, 2010 08:26 AM
Forgot to mention- there's also the "wheel chock" front stand that's great
for just pulling up to and locks the front wheel in place. No need for a rear stand and great for a track bike that's not lugging the side stand.
To my knowledge this is the only front stand that can be used without a rear.
Pitbull also makes frame slider stands and swinngarm side stands.
They are again oriented towards track bikes that don't have a side stand,
all you do is lean the bike slightly and the stand catches on the sliders.
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